Southampton’s appeal against their expulsion from the Championship play-off final over the “spygate” spying scandal is rejected, leaving the punishment in place. After Southampton were removed from the final on Tuesday by an independent disciplinary commission, an EFL arbitration panel dismisses the club’s subsequent appeal. According to an EFL statement reported by multiple outlets, Southampton had admitted multiple breaches of EFL regulations, and the arbitration decision means the original sanction stands. As a result, the play-off final proceeds with different participants: Middlesbrough, who had been Southampton’s semi-final opponents and were beaten 2-1 in the semi-final, are reinstated. Middlesbrough now meet Hull City at Wembley on Saturday, with kick-off set for 15:30 BST, for a place in the Premier League. Several reports also note that Southampton’s expulsion is linked to additional consequences, including a points-related sanction for the following season, and that the fallout from the case continues despite the appeal outcome.
Southampton lose spygate appeal; Middlesbrough set to face Hull in Championship play-off final
Southampton’s appeal against their expulsion from the Championship play-off final over the “spygate” spying scandal is rejected, leaving the punishment in place. After Southampton were removed from th...
- Southampton lose their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final over spying (“spygate”).
- An EFL independent disciplinary commission’s sanction remains in place after an arbitration panel decision.
- Middlesbrough are reinstated as play-off finalists after previously being beaten by Southampton 2-1 in the semi-finals.
- Middlesbrough will play Hull City in the play-off final at Wembley on Saturday.
- The match is for a place in the Premier League.
Middlesbrough have a shot at promotion after being reinstated into the play-offs following Southampton’s expulsion for spying
3 months agoBBC Sport looks at the Championship play-off finalists Hull City and Middlesbrough after the build-up was dominated by Southampton and Spygate.
3 months agoThis is finally the end of spygate. An independent League Arbitration Panel has upheld Southampton’s expulsion from the Championship play-off final, and dismissing the team’s appeal. As a result, Hull City will face Middlesbrough at Wembley on 23 May for the Championship play-off final. The decision upholds the earlier disciplinary commission’s sanctions. It brings a […] By Faz Ali
3 months agoSouthampton's appeal against their EFL punishment for the Spygate scandal has been unsuccessful, meaning Middlesbrough will now face Hull City in the play-off final – but the fallout is far from over
3 months agoSouthampton’s appeal was rejected on Wednesday, and it has now been confirmed Middlesbrough will face Hull in Saturday’s play-off final
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